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Updated on: Mar 2022
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Recruitment Policy
Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Recruitment Policy

Mar 25, 2022

Simplilearn and JobsForHer come together to upskill women

Simplilearn, an online bootcamp amp certification course provider company has announced the partne...

Partnership
Mar 25, 2022
Simplilearn and JobsForHer come together to upskill women

Zensar is hiring women professionals with career break under Enliven Initiative

Zensar, a technology experience company has launched a programme called Enliven, under this programm...

Hiring
Mar 16, 2022
Zensar is hiring women professionals with career break under Enliven Initiative

Deborah Wilkes on Empowering Human Resources in

In Conversation With Deborah Wilkes, Author, Coach and Consultant on Empowering Human Resources in ...

Thought Leader
Mar 14, 2022
Deborah Wilkes on Empowering Human Resources in
Wipro GE Healthcare to open all women manufacturing plant in Bengaluru
Industry

Wipro GE Healthcare to open all women manufacturing plant in Bengaluru

Wipro GE Healthcare said on Monday that a new manufacturing plant in Bengaluru will be managed entirely by women. The plant has been built under the government’s PLI scheme. The plant will begin rolling out products by the end of March or early April and have three-hour work shifts on all days. The Rs 100 […]

Mar 8, 2022
Mindtree hires woman professionals under Returnship Program, apply here
Industry

Mindtree hires woman professionals under Returnship Program, apply here

On the occasion of International women’s day, Mindtree, an IT services provider company announces ‘The Mindtree Returnship Program’ for women professionals who are having career breaks. Commenting on the program the company said, “At Mindtree, we constantly focus on creating an environment that promotes a sense of belonging for everyone. We believe that every individual […]

Mar 8, 2022
Gender diversity is improving at a faster pace across India’s top IT firms
Industry

Gender diversity is improving at a faster pace across India’s top IT firms

According to reports, a diverse workforce can capture a greater share of the consumer market. Fortunately, gender diversity is improving at a faster pace across India’s top companies. As per Q3FY22 results, IT services firms like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, and Mindtree have reported an increasing number of women employees in […]

Mar 5, 2022
ABB India introduces a Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Program for staff
Industry

ABB India introduces a Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Program for staff

ABB India has announced a gender-neutral and inclusive parental program recognizing the need for both parents to be present with their newborns or a new adoptive child under 3 years of age. The inclusive approach, one of the firsts in the Indian manufacturing sector, extends similar benefits to LGBTQ couples and co-habiting partners, adoptive, and […]

Mar 4, 2022
Pernod Ricard appoints Zainab Patel as Head-D&I, India
Appointments

Pernod Ricard appoints Zainab Patel as Head-D&I, India

Pernod Ricard India has announced the appointment of Zainab Patel, a Transgender Woman as Head- Diversity & Inclusion. Prior to this, Zainab was associated with KPMG India as Director- Inclusion & Diversity. An out and proud Transgender woman, Zainab is a results-driven inclusion and diversity catalyst with a promising record of developing and operationalizing strategies […]

Feb 18, 2022
TCS, HCL, Wipro… are included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Industry

TCS, HCL, Wipro… are included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Bloomberg has announced that 418 companies representing a combined market capitalization of USD16 Trillion and headquartered in 45 countries and regions are included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).  The seven Indian companies such as Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Firstsource Solutions, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and WNS Holdings are included in […]

Feb 8, 2022
United Nations appoints TCS veteran as Chief of Diversity & Engagement
C-Suite Move

United Nations appoints TCS veteran as Chief of Diversity & Engagement

United Nations appoints TCS veteran Jennifer Stanzl as Chief of Diversity & Engagement. In her most recent role, Jennifer was working with Tata Consultancy Services as Head of Talent Management and DEI UK&I. Sharing her appointment on Social Media, Jennifer said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief of Diversity […]

Jan 27, 2022
Diversity in any organization works only with inclusion- Unilever COO
Industry

Diversity in any organization works only with inclusion- Unilever COO

Diversity in any organization drives many benefits like innovation and growth but it works only when there is an inclusive culture, Unilever COO Nitin Paranjpe said on Thursday. Diversity works with inclusion, and Unilever wants to be a beacon in this area as ”we believe it will be a driver of business growth for us”, Paranjpe said in his inaugural keynote address at […]

Nov 29, 2021
Axis Bank Diversity Charter to Empower Employees, Clients
Industry

Axis Bank Diversity Charter to Empower Employees, Clients

Axis Bank Limited, Indian banking, and financial services company has announced several HR measures, policies, and practices that are favourable for its customers and employees from the LGBTQIA community. The company’s efforts are aiming to encourage “diversity, equity, and inclusion” in its work environment. Axis Bank said in a statement that its policies will ensure […]

Sep 7, 2021
Facebook records 38.2% increase in people of colour as leaders
Industry

Facebook records 38.2% increase in people of colour as leaders

San Francisco, Facebook said that it has achieved a 38.2 per cent increase in Black leaders due to strong recruiting and increased focus on retaining top talent across the company in the last one year. Facebook said that it will continue striving for an overall 30 per cent increase in representation of people of colour in the […]

Jul 19, 2021
Siddhartha Shah, Chief Diversity Officer, Tata Steel on “An Unfinished Job”
Diversity & Inclusion

Siddhartha Shah, Chief Diversity Officer, Tata Steel on “An Unfinished Job”

It is now almost three years since homosexuality has been decriminalised in India. On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India passed the landmark judgement that rendered Section 377 (of the Indian Penal Code) as unconstitutional as it infringed on the fundamental rights of autonomy, intimacy, and identity, thus legalising homosexuality in the country. This […]

Jun 29, 2021
Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine
Industry

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. On its 2021 rankings of Top Companies, LinkedIn ranked Cognizant #2 in India.  LinkedIn said that the Top Companies are investing in employee success, career development, and […]

May 3, 2021